Construction Inspectors - Technicians _ road/bridge projects

CTL Engineering•Lumberton, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

CTL Engineering is seeking Inspectors and Technicians for Construction Inspection Services on NCDOT (transportation) projects. CTL Engineering is an established, full-service consulting engineering firm with a long history and multiple locations. This role involves a mix of field and laboratory work, with some office tasks, focusing on construction inspection and quality control for state, county, and local clients, primarily on roadway and bridge projects. The position requires independent work under a Department Manager, managing direct reports or projects, and involves frequent travel within the southeast NC region. A stipend for personal vehicle use or a company take-home vehicle will be provided. Experience with NCDOT projects and certifications is a strong plus. The company emphasizes innovation, passion, problem-solving, and a collaborative, cross-functional team dynamic.

Requirements

2+ years experience in construction inspection and testing on NCDOT projects.
Familiarity with highway construction specifications and previous field experience.
Experience with concrete, asphalt, earthwork, and utility construction engineering services and inspection/testing.
Experience with field and laboratory testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, masonry, structural steel, etc.
Must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of engineering, construction, testing and inspection principles.
Experience with materials testing.
Experience with standard testing and observation methods.
Understanding of construction or engineering services.
Experience in performing quality control initiatives and performance testing.
Skill in field reporting, writing reports and maintaining records.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in external environment conditions during difficult weather.
Ability to provide status updates independently.
Be quality-minded and client-focused.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications: ACI Grade I, DOT Asphalt Tech, NICET Level II Soils, ICC Special inspections and/or CWI/NDT inspectors

Responsibilities

Perform construction engineering technician (inspection) services related to earthwork, concrete, asphalt and utility construction for NCDOT, municipalities, and private sector clients.
Perform engineering and construction field testing primarily roadway/bridge projects.
Inspect and report on specific aspects of construction works in progress, such as concrete pours, rebar placement, pipe replacements as examples.
Inspect and sample construction materials.
Perform computations with formulas, plots data and draws simple curves and graphs.
Assist Engineers in the field during soil and materials investigations.
Ensure that job site tests/observations, including quality control, quality assurance, and verifications are performed in accordance with the standard test/observation methods, project specifications and other contract documents.
Perform field testing and observation of soils, concrete and asphalt.
Perform inspections for construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with state specifications, plans, and/or proposals for primarily roadway work, roadway, pavement.
Verify plan quantities and calculations as bid plans.
Prepare and maintain project records and reports.
May assist with notifying the Contractor or the Project Engineer of non-conforming work.